Sunday, August 31, 2008

Knitting the days together

More socks! It's funny how obsessed I remain with socks. When I first started knitting a few years ago I was baffled by other people's sock obsessions, and swore I would never make socks. Not even one pair! Somewhere, somehow, I blinked, and, not counting all the miniature socks I've made, I think I'm approaching forty pairs. These are the third pair of WendyKnits' Nanners pattern; toe-up are my new favorite method, they are great for using up almost every bit of yarn, saving just enough for mending. This is Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn, called Flower Power, an episode from last year's sock club. I did 1x1 ribbing on the sole instep, instead of plain stockinette. It makes for a lovely close fit, and I don't notice any irritation from it. I have several unfinished projects on the needles, but even as I was working on these I was eyeing the yarn stash and perusing patterns and ideas for what socks to do next. Like cookies and kittens, there are so many that call out to me.

Our busiest work season is beginning to wind down a little, which leaves more time and energy for enjoying the view.......messing with catsknitting more socks...and enjoying lots of cooking for pleasure as well as nourishment (I've made Indian food three times this week).

I was lucky enough to get into the Wollmeisesock club; the first shipment from that will be coming in September, so I know need to have a clean slate ready to cast on when that arrives. I have unfinished socks, a lace shawl and a sweater already on the needles, but I'm compelled, zombie-like, to begin yet another pair. I never know when this obsession might abandon me.